Willis v. State

OPINION

in which PRICE, WOMACK, JOHNSON, KEASLER, HERVEY, and COCHRAN, JJ., joined.

This case presents the question of whether a waiver of the right to appeal contained in printed plea documents trumps the trial court’s permission to appeal on issues raised by motions filed before trial. We hold it does not.

Appellant was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, enhanced with two prior felonies. Appellant filed a motion to suppress challenging the legality of the search and arrest. On August 7, 2000, after a contested hearing, the court denied his motion to…